Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Kiddington
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Kiddington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
New roof snagging in Kiddington: what you get
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
Somewhere as small as Kiddington, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Kiddington (OX20)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Kiddington property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Do you need new roof snagging in Kiddington?
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Local roofs and buyers in Kiddington
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Kiddington has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 4.6 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Charlbury station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Kiddington is about 7 miles north-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Kiddington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. There’s also a page for Oxford.
All of OX20 is covered for new roof snagging. Close by, we survey roofs in Enstone (2 miles west), Church Enstone (3 miles north-west), Little Tew (4 miles north-west), Great Tew (4 miles north) and Swerford (6 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (12 miles south-west) and Kidlington (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Kiddington
The nearest railway station is Charlbury station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west. Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kiddington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Kiddington
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Kiddington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Kiddington: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Kiddington is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Kiddington?
Yes, Kiddington is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.